Vocal warm-ups and Vocal Exercises for singers
To achieve correct vocal tone and clarity requires practice warm-ups and exercises for any singer. A good rehearsal program will ensure that one achieves these objectives. Warm-up sessions help one to build a strong set of vocals. Whenever we sing, we put a lot of tension and strain on the voice and the diaphragm muscles. These warm-ups are thus handy to be able to handle all of this strain. It is also very important to balance our vocal cords that produce the voice with our breath or air when singing. The two elements must complement one another and none can function independently.
There are about 3 recommended vocal warm-ups.
· Humming
· Scale singing
· Lip trill
Humming can be rather difficult to master. It involves allowing the pitch to slide upwards and high. During the hum, one may feel a buzzing sensation, which is brought about by the voice resonating in the head. It can also be done going downwards. By saying “Hmm….” one can stretch the vocal cords and adjust the voice to various pitch ranges as needed. It will also help avoid any unnecessary damage to the voice.
Singing scales for exercise is extremely useful to keep one in pitch when singing. The basic major scale is a common scale singing practice. It includes the notes “Doh – Re - Mi – Fa – Sol - La - Ti - Doh”. Starting low helps one to properly stretch the vocal cords by putting less tension on them. Another scale exercise is the major Arpeggio. It has the notes Doh, Mi, Sol, Doh (High) or in solfege notation 1, 3, 5, 1(High). This exercise trains one to be more nimble in pitching.
Lip trill is letting breathe out of the mouth with the lips vibrating to the air supply in a relaxed manner. The air is controlled, not by any part of the mouth, but by the diaphragm. Once the singer is able to produce a ‘brbrbr’ sound, he or she should practice producing one note, with this ‘brbrbr’ exercise. This sound should be produced at the same time while sounding out the note simultaneously. This exercise helps one to have better diction when singing and takes pressure off the vocal cords making it easier to have better breath control and support.
Vocal exercise trains one to have strong singing power, vocal flexibility, sustainable voice during singing and developing of a smooth voice. These exercises also help one to produce notes that he or she may not have been able to produce prior. Vocal exercises start by developing powerful vocals. This is achieved by complex combination of diaphragm movements and appropriate resonance, as well as throat and jaw relaxation. In singing, just like in any endeavor, regular practice and commitment will eventually produce results and a great voice.
To achieve correct vocal tone and clarity requires practice warm-ups and exercises for any singer. A good rehearsal program will ensure that one achieves these objectives. Warm-up sessions help one to build a strong set of vocals. Whenever we sing, we put a lot of tension and strain on the voice and the diaphragm muscles. These warm-ups are thus handy to be able to handle all of this strain. It is also very important to balance our vocal cords that produce the voice with our breath or air when singing. The two elements must complement one another and none can function independently.
There are about 3 recommended vocal warm-ups.
· Humming
· Scale singing
· Lip trill
Humming can be rather difficult to master. It involves allowing the pitch to slide upwards and high. During the hum, one may feel a buzzing sensation, which is brought about by the voice resonating in the head. It can also be done going downwards. By saying “Hmm….” one can stretch the vocal cords and adjust the voice to various pitch ranges as needed. It will also help avoid any unnecessary damage to the voice.
Singing scales for exercise is extremely useful to keep one in pitch when singing. The basic major scale is a common scale singing practice. It includes the notes “Doh – Re - Mi – Fa – Sol - La - Ti - Doh”. Starting low helps one to properly stretch the vocal cords by putting less tension on them. Another scale exercise is the major Arpeggio. It has the notes Doh, Mi, Sol, Doh (High) or in solfege notation 1, 3, 5, 1(High). This exercise trains one to be more nimble in pitching.
Lip trill is letting breathe out of the mouth with the lips vibrating to the air supply in a relaxed manner. The air is controlled, not by any part of the mouth, but by the diaphragm. Once the singer is able to produce a ‘brbrbr’ sound, he or she should practice producing one note, with this ‘brbrbr’ exercise. This sound should be produced at the same time while sounding out the note simultaneously. This exercise helps one to have better diction when singing and takes pressure off the vocal cords making it easier to have better breath control and support.
Vocal exercise trains one to have strong singing power, vocal flexibility, sustainable voice during singing and developing of a smooth voice. These exercises also help one to produce notes that he or she may not have been able to produce prior. Vocal exercises start by developing powerful vocals. This is achieved by complex combination of diaphragm movements and appropriate resonance, as well as throat and jaw relaxation. In singing, just like in any endeavor, regular practice and commitment will eventually produce results and a great voice.